False Bay Restaurants

Barracudas secures a location on Beach Road, with floor to ceiling glass windows to maximize your view and a relaxed ambiance to match your mood. The décor inspires a fresh, contemporary and natural feel with splashes of aqua and coral. The expansive wine list works perfectly with the well-balanced menu, which brims with seafood and various South African meats. Try the Springbok Carpaccio - thinly sliced springbok served with melon, kumquat and pecorino shavings. Move onto the Barracuda Platter layered with grilled fillet of hake, 4 queen prawns, deep-fried calamari served with savoury rice, vegetables and Beurre Blanc. Sweeten the palate with a mouth-watering try coupe tutti fruity (vanilla ice cream, mixed fruit, praline, whipped cream, nuts and granadilla sauce). Barracuda makes an ideal spot for fresh seafood, great views and bustling ambiance whether it be lunch or dinner.

Soak up the authentic harbour flavour while enjoying extensive South African fare right on the waters edge of Bertha’s Restaurant. Pass the time away in a relaxed, warm and informal setting with picturesque views extending across the yacht harbour and False Bay. Serving the freshest seafood and using only the finest ingredients, Bertha’s Restaurant caters for long lazy lunches and lingering cocktails before being swept away by the romance of the night. Watch the sunset spill out onto the terrace then pamper your palate with Golden Calamari Strips dressed in a chilli coriander and mango jam before tucking into the catch of the day grilled and served with lemon butter and a choice of rice, salad, mashed potato or chips or seasonal vegetables. The extensive menu offers platters, meats and poultry, burgers and pastas including vegetarian and salads alongside the most dense and moist Malva pudding smothered with butterscotch sauce and served with cream or ice cream. Housed on the picturesque water edge fronting the old Town Pier, Bertha’s Restaurant will sweep you off into the sunset with delectable food and soul soothing scenery.

Nestled unobtrusively on one of the most scenic coastlines in the Cape, conveniently just outside Simon's Town and en-route to Cape Point, this historical building, once a whaling station, ensures the perfect setting for an idyllic lunch or evening experience. During "whale season", guests often enjoy their meal whilst watching whales cruising along the coastline. Established as a restaurant for 27 years, the Black Marlin has earned a reputation for its stunning seafood, award-winning wine list, attentive service and incredible views. The garden, with its 100-year-old Camellia Japonica tree and unparalleled ocean views, offers "al fresco dining" or, one may choose to dine within the restaurant. There is also the option to dine within our large glass enclosed function room which offers spectacular views and a huge open grill, where one can watch the vast array of seafood being cooked to perfection. The Black Marlin offers an extensive menu with the main emphasis on seafood, complimented by the other choices of fine contemporary cuisine. House specialities include Cape Rock Lobster, kingklip spit (grilled kingklip wrapped in bacon and served on skewers), sesame prawns served with peanut satay sauce, seafood platters, oysters and mussels. Through the many years of providing top quality fresh seafood and impeccable service to the locals and foreign tourists, this restaurant has become world famous. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and highly trained

With a laid-back atmosphere, this institution has become famous with locals and tourists. From fishermen to bikers and families, Dixies Restaurant and Pub serves delicious food upon endless lapping ocean views. A flavourful and unpretentious setting that exudes a jovial atmosphere, Dixies Restaurant and Pub provides the perfect place to linger the day away while enjoying breakfast, lunch and dinners.

Situated on Main road silhouetted by majestic mountains and lapping shores of Kalk Bay harbour, FSH Restaurant and Sushi Bar offers elegant scenery softened by gentle music and the sway of palm trees. With a large outside dining area enclosed by sliding glass doors looking out onto colourful fishing boats, patrons can relax and savour the wide variety of fish and seafood, succulently grilled to perfection. With an aromatic blend of spices and styles to choose from, FSH Restaurant caters for easy going and most discerning palates with ease and quality. Enjoy fresh fish including deep sea and game fish alongside succulent portions of crayfish, calamari and prawns dusted with aromatic spices. Entice the palate with a wide array of side dishes and sauces including fresh Sushi and Sashimi with delicious vegetable pastas available for land lovers. Round of your meal with scrumptious deserts and Italian ice creams made daily.

This well located restaurant set on beautiful sea and mountain views boasts large floor to ceiling glass doors swung wide open to enjoy refreshing flow and views onto the expansive terrace. Distinctly Continental, Galleons Restaurant pampers the palate with scrumptious breakfast buffets and extensive menu and wine list available. Enjoy tantalising grilled T-bone steak served with pan fried vegetables or potato wedges or succulent grilled barbecue chicken breast served with hot vegetables of the day. The wrap around terrace entices long lazy days sampling the menu with scenic views of bobbing boats moored directly below soothe and relax the mind. With the added comfort of umbrellas and heaters, patrons can enjoy alfresco dining all year round.

Dining at Harbour House is the perfect fusion of elegant cuisine and an exceptional location, perched above the rocks in the working Kalk Bay harbour. With an air of relaxed sophistication, patrons are treated to a menu with an emphasis on fresh seafood while waves crash against the rocks below. Beautifully presented dishes have a slightly Mediterranean flavour, perfectly complimented by wines from the best local wine regions. Starters from the carefully created sushi menu prepare the palate for more robust mains. Fish goes from sea to plate, owing to the restaurant using their own boat, aptly named 'Live Bait,' to trawl the sea in search of the freshest catch of the day. Long drawn out Sunday lunches at Harbour House are an unforgettable experience. During winter, log fires create a cosy sanctuary protecting weary diners from the elements. In Summer, the glistening blue ocean provides an entrancing backdrop to lunches and dinners, where Southern Right Whales can often be seen frolicking within metres of the restaurant from Spring time. With all these factors, no trip to Kalk Bay could be complete without an experience at Harbour House. Remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Embracing elegant, classic ambience with unsurpassed views, Harbour Lights serves the finest selection of seafood and grills alongside warm hospitality and superb food. Enjoy a relaxing lunch gazing out the harbour of False Bay or a romantic dinner lit by the reflecting moon. Tantalise the palate delectable starter of Avocado Ritz served with a twist, a crabstick salad topped with the usual avocado and shrimp in Marie-rose sauce. Mains pamper the palate with mouth-watering Kingklip Cecilia, layers of kingklip fillet with brinjals and baby marrow, with figs, dates, olives, tomatoes and spring onion, white wine on a bed of mash potato cordoned by lemon butter. Harbour Lights will infuse the taste buds creating a memorable dining experience. Favoured by locals and visitors alike this eatery lives up to its status of a landmark restaurant.

Situated opposite the popular Melkbaai Beach, Kaapzicht Restaurant weaves soft ambient music with panoramic views for a new verse old dining experience infused with a timeless ambience. Relax on comfortable leather sofas or enjoy dining on crisp white linen tables savouring fresh grilled line fish, tender calamari and crispy schnitzels with a variety of mouth-watering pancakes and delectable waffles on offer to compliment the meal. Kaapzicht Restaurant enjoys a warm and relaxed atmosphere perfect for lulling the day away exploring heavenly food and idyllic coastal surroundings.

Located along Kalk Bay Harbour, Kalky’s is a laid back and down to earth eatery bustling with trawlers, marine life and hungry palate indulging in seafood. Lunchtime streams in steady numbers who come to enjoy some of the most delicious seafood in the area. Fresh from the sea (caught on the owners boat) the blackboard menu brims with authentic fish and chips, deep fried calamari, snoek and crayfish, all served with rice or chips. Expect generous portions and daily offers which can be enjoyed with an easy drinking house wine or beer watching trawlers at work and seals at play along the vibey Kalk Bay Harbour.

Live Bait is snuggled between Kalk Bay Harbour's pier and big sister upstairs, the glamorous Harbour House restaurant. Both share the spectacle of dramatic crashing waves when the ocean turns wild. This unpretentious restaurant offers a good selection of sushi, fabulous calamari, line fish, seafood platters and other non-fishy fare. Stunning views overlook False Bay and the mountains beyond on one side, and the colourful harbour on the other. From late July, the Humpback and Southern Right whales come into the bay to calf and are regularly visible to diners. If that isn't enough, the reasonable prices, friendly efficient service, relaxing atmosphere and tasty food is sure to hook you.

With all the charm of a working harbour fish and chips shop, Lucky Fish has the added edge of offering delicious seafood at excellent prices. Situated amongst Harbour House and its sister tapas and cocktail venue, Polana, this fast food seafood canteen is worlds away from any other. It's harbour location makes it a perfect stop whilst meandering through Kalk Bay. In typical Kalk Bay style, Lucky Fish is just about the only fish shop you'll ever find that also sells freshly baked croissants, ciabatta loaves and fresh green salads to accompany newsprint wrapped crumbed seafood. A range of food is on offer, from crumbed hake, chips and calamari, to freshly prepared soups and mutton rooti's. Not only is the seafood fresh and delicious, but the generous portion sizes offer even more value for money. Patrons can enjoy their meal at the tables inside and outside Lucky Fish, or take a walk along the harbour wall and sit amongst the seagulls and the fisherman. Enjoyed with friends, family or as a fast delicious meal, you'll be glad you tried this fish shop with a difference.

With stunning mountains silhouetting the sea and sparkling white sands of Seaforth Beach, Seaforth Restaurant soothes the palate with freshly caught, mouth-watering seafood on the spectacular waters edge. Dining in the Gun Room or the enclosed deck offers sublime views of the sea, lapping against the restaurant just meters below the deck. With appetizing seafood and penguins to entertain, patrons can sit back and relax, taking in the soothing scenery whilst enjoying good food and company. Seaforth Restaurant on Seaforth Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or up close and personal sunset.

Located right on the waters edge of Kalk Bay adjacent to the Kalk Bay Harbour, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the sea, mountains, and the atmospheric Kalk Bay Harbour. Soak up the nostalgia of this quaint harbour while relaxing in 1 of 3 restaurants all exquisitely located for a memorable dining experience. The Cabin Restaurant offers a small, intimate dining experience overlooking the ocean, perfect for whale watching and savouring the delights on offer. For more refined dining, The Main Restaurant offers formality with a selection of exquisite seafood dishes and wine with a lovely harbour charm atmosphere. In summer, there is no better place to sit and relax while soaking up the sun and surf than the Bikini Deck. With its cocktail bar at the centre of the terrace spilling over onto the Tidal Pools, this vibrant spot invites lazy summer days and casual dining. Serving meals off the Ala Carte menu and all that is seafood, The Brass Bell Restaurant indulges the palate with delightful burgers, crispy pizzas and succulent steaks. Why go anywhere else, when you can savour the delights of The Brass Bell while soaking up the fresh sea breeze and warming sun.